Stately Trails: Forcett Park
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Stately Trails: Forcett Park : event overview
The event takes place at Forcett Hall, Forcett, North Yorkshire, on a trail course within the estate. The route follows a 5 km loop; the 10 km option comprises two laps. The estate contains historical features along the route, including sections of Iron Age fortification, a wall used for musket training in the civil war, and a Georgian grotto.
Distances:
- 5 km race
- 10 km race (two laps of the 5 km loop)
- 5 km walk
The surface is mainly gentle trails across pasture fields, farm tracks and woodland paths. Trail shoes are recommended as the course can be muddy and uneven in places. The course includes single-track sections; runners should be prepared for passing etiquette and give uphill runners priority.
Course marking and support are provided with orange barrier tape, orange pin flags and coloured arrow signs; marshals will staff critical turns and road crossings. There is one water station on the 10 km course at the start of the second lap; 5 km runners can access water at the finish. Portable toilets will be available close to registration.
Parking is available on site via side entrances; registration is at race HQ near the parking and start area where competitors collect bibs and any ordered mementos. There is an entrant limit of 200. Age requirements are 16+ for the 10 km and 11+ for the 5 km. All entry prices include a £1 donation to the National Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
